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cyst vs ovarian cyst

ovarian cyst vs cyst

cyst and ovarian cyst both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cyst Yes No No No
ovarian cyst Yes No No No
As nouns, ovarian cyst is a hyponym of cyst; that is, ovarian cyst is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cyst:
  • cyst: a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
  • ovarian cyst: a cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary
cyst (noun) ovarian cyst (noun)
a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid) a cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary
a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
Difference between cyst and ovarian cyst

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